Organization: New Mexico Immigrant Law Center
Location: 625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
SUMMARY:
This is a part-time work study position in which you will gain experience working at a nonprofit legal aid organization. NMILC receives many requests for assistance, and you would be responsible in managing calls, assessing callers' need for legal assistance, and providing referrals. Additionally, you will provide support to our staff in managing administrative tasks around the office, including closing cases.
WHO WE ARE:
New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) is a social justice organization that provides collaborative legal services, advocacy, and education opportunities for low-income immigrants in the state. Since its founding in 2010, NMILC has provided direct legal representation to more than 2,000 immigrants and has assisted more than 500 immigrants through its group processing model. NMILC's model focuses on establishing relationships with local, state and national organizations and governmental institutions to expand access to legal services to historically marginalized immigrant communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greet new and returning clients at the office's front desk, and respond to questions
Direct clients and others who present at the office to the appropriate person or resource
Assist with legal clinics and workshops as needed
Input client data into our online case management database
Assist with administrative projects as they arise
Why work at UNM?
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